On January 5, 2026, in Bishkek, in the Sverdlovsk district, a report was received that a BYD vehicle had been stolen. In response to the notification, officers from the Patrol Police Department immediately arrived at the scene. As a result of prompt actions on the hot trail, the stolen vehicle was found. The driver, realizing his illegal actions, attempted to escape from the pursuit, which led to a chase.
The situation in Iran continues to escalate: the authorities have effectively lost control over the city of Abdanan, located in the west of the country. Western media report that protests in this area are taking place without interference from law enforcement, and local residents are actively documenting their actions, as CNN reports. Abdanan is located in the Iranian province of Ilam, not far from the border with Iraq. According to opposition sources, it is in this city that protesters have
On the Bishkek–Kara-Balta road, visibility is deteriorating due to adverse weather conditions. According to information from the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui Region's Interior Ministry, on January 7, starting in the evening, dense fog enveloped the Bishkek–Kara-Balta highway. "The fog formed as a result of a sharp deterioration in weather conditions and a drop in air temperature. Drivers should be especially attentive," noted representatives of the
According to information received from local residents by the editorial team of Kaktus.media, the incident occurred on January 7 in block A of the "Djal-15" microdistrict. In the video footage, a child can be seen throwing out trash and then attempting to run across the road again, not noticing the approaching vehicle. As a result of this incident, he was struck by a car. Judging by the video, the boy is fine.
The administration of Donald Trump has decided to include Kyrgyzstan in the list of countries whose citizens will be required to pay a visa bond when applying for B1/B2 visas. This information is posted on the official website of the U.S. State Department. The new measure will be part of the Visa Bond pilot program aimed at combating violations of visa stay durations and will take effect on January 21, 2026. Kyrgyzstan is among 38 countries for which this requirement is being introduced,
In the "Couples" section, we present Moldaly Azhykulov, a Kyrgyz from the village of Asylbash in the Sokuluk district, and his wife, Kazakh Khorlan Beksyrgaeva. These spouses are celebrating 43 years of togetherness, having built a strong and happy family.
On January 7, 2026, at the "Consolidated Post," located near the "Ak-Tilek" border crossing, a batch of potatoes weighing 44.2 tons was discovered that did not meet the established quarantine and phytosanitary requirements. According to information from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, the control of this batch was carried out by employees of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine.
In the North Atlantic, the Russian tanker "Marinera" was seized by American military forces, reports Reuters. The operation was carried out by the U.S. Coast Guard. At the time of the seizure, Russian military ships and a submarine were nearby, but they did not intervene and simply observed.
In SIZO-1, a suspect in hooliganism has been detained for two months, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district on January 7, according to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary." Recently, a video appeared on social media showing acts of violence against young people in a private house in the village of Alamedin. These footage sparked a wide public discussion.
In Kyrgyzstan, no precipitation is forecasted. At night in Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −3 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +8.
On the evening of January 7, a fire broke out in a house on A. Tokombaev Street, resulting in the evacuation of 10 people, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Two fire crews were dispatched to combat the flames.
Bishkek Thursday, January 8At night, the temperature will be 0...-2 °C, with expected cloudiness. During the day, the air will warm up to +6...+8 °C, also cloudy.
According to the data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, fog is expected to form in Bishkek and the Chui region over the next three hours and during the night. In foggy conditions, visibility may be reduced to 500 meters.
On January 6, a memorandum of cooperation was signed in Jeddah between the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The document was signed by the presidents of both organizations: Kamchybek Tashiev from KFU and Yasser Al-Mishel from the Saudi side.
Today in Bishkek, a fire has been reported in a residential building on Aaly Tokombaev Street, 33. Preliminary information indicates that the fire started in an apartment on the second floor. Currently, fire crews are working at the scene of the incident. Witnesses report that the fire has reached the fourth floor of the building.
- According to information from the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan acquired 16,000 head of cattle for a total of 5 million dollars. This is a 66% increase in quantity compared to the same period in 2024, when 10,000 head were imported for a total of 2.7 million dollars. The main exporting countries of cattle to Kyrgyzstan were:
As part of the "Safe Country" initiative, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is implementing digital technologies for traffic control The Ministry of Internal Affairs is actively working on the digitalization of law enforcement agencies, implementing the "Safe Country" project. In this context, the state enterprise "Kyzmat," subordinate to the Presidential Administration, has developed a mobile application that has been installed on new tablets provided to the
The incident occurred in the upper part of the Ala-Archa State Natural Park, where a man who sustained a leg injury was unable to leave the dangerous area on his own. This was reported by representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. Three specialists from the Edelweiss rescue team, who were on duty in the park, were dispatched to the scene. The rescuers successfully evacuated the 45-year-old man (M. N.) and transported him to City Clinical Hospital No. 4 in Bishkek,
The preliminary qualification of the incident is suicide, the investigation is ongoing On January 7, 2026, at around 11:00 AM, a call was received at the Bishkek City Police Department on the number "102," reporting a man with a gunshot wound. The call came from a domestic worker who noted that a pistol was found under the body of the owner.
According to Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy, the rise in meat prices in Kyrgyzstan is not related to objective economic factors but rather to the actions of intermediaries. In a broadcast on the radio station, he noted that an analysis conducted by the agency shows that the cost price of meat remains low. Earlier, Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State National Security Committee,
An appeal to the Kara-Suu District Department of Internal Affairs was received from A. K., born in 1981, reporting a fraud case. This information was announced by representatives of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region. According to the statement, J. M. purchased a 2018 Rexton vehicle for $19,000. However, after that, he resold the car to a third party without transferring the money to the legal owner and used it for personal needs.
In the next three hours and throughout the night, fog is forecasted in Bishkek and the Chui Valley, which may lead to reduced visibility of up to 500 meters, reports the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). Experts from the ministry recommend that drivers strictly maintain distance between vehicles and adhere to traffic rules. If possible, it is better to wait out the adverse weather conditions in a safe place.
According to information provided by ABC News, Washington is demanding that the interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, sever all economic and political ties with Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba. Sources close to the administration reported this demand. The channel also reports that the U.S. insists that Venezuela conduct oil deals exclusively with them, ensuring priority sales of heavy oil. These conditions, according to sources, are necessary for lifting restrictions on increasing oil
- As reported on January 5 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average price of Brent crude oil in 2025 fell to a record low since 2020. Throughout the year, one barrel averaged $69, which remains the lowest level even when adjusted for inflation, recorded since 2020.
According to information from Fox News, protesters in Abdanan, located near the border with Iraq, have completely taken control of the city, as claimed by representatives of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). Similar reports are coming from Malekshahi in Ilam province. Ali Safavi, a member of the NCRI's foreign affairs committee, stated in an interview with Fox News that local residents "are in control of the situation" and are marking this event in the streets.
During the period of price regulation on meat, including beef and lamb, 129 fines were issued, totaling 506.5 thousand soms. Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy, announced this information on the radio. He clarified that fines are imposed on both individuals and companies: for citizens, the fine amounts to 3 thousand soms, while for organizations it is 13 thousand soms.
A 39-year-old resident of Talas, Munduz Kudaybergenova, has become a true example of motherhood. A correspondent from Turmush spoke with her. Munduz was born in the village of Ak-Zhar, located in the Talas region, and got married in Aral, which is in the Manas region. Her future husband entered her life through mutual friends, and their acquaintance began 19 years ago with phone conversations. After a year of communication, on February 23, 2007, they became husband and wife.
In Kyrgyzstan, state regulation of prices for meat products will be in effect until the end of 2025. This was announced by Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service of the Ministry of Economy, during a radio interview. He indicated that from August 7, 2025, maximum (ceiling) prices have been established for beef and lamb. This decision was the result of market monitoring, which showed an increase in prices for meat products.
Since the beginning of the winter season, there has been a sharp increase in the number of cases with serious injuries in Naryn. This data was provided by orthopedic traumatologist Aibek Manapbaev from the Naryn Regional Combined Hospital.
- In the first ten months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan significantly increased its import of car bodies from Uzbekistan, as confirmed by data from the National Statistical Committee. From January to October 2025, the republic acquired 1,800 bodies worth 16.1 million US dollars. This figure is five times higher than the volumes for the same period in 2024, when only 337 bodies worth 2.9 million dollars were imported.
April McClain Delaney, a congresswoman from the Democratic Party, addressed her colleagues with a call to initiate impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump. The main reason for her statement was the U.S. military operation in Venezuela. According to Delaney, Trump exceeded his authority by acting without the consent of Congress, which contradicts the Constitution of the United States. She also noted that the U.S. president had expressed intentions to control Venezuela following the
During the New Year holidays, the Ara-Köl reservoir, also known as Lake Ara-Kul, becomes a popular destination for vacationers in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region. Every year, hundreds of people come here to enjoy winter activities. This body of water is located near the village of Ara-Köl in the Cholpon region. Its ice cover spans approximately 20 hectares, and daily, between 300 to 400 people relax here. In winter, the lake completely freezes, with ice thickness reaching 70-80
According to information from the publication, there are four potential approaches to the issue of Greenland's accession to the USA. The first option includes the possibility of a military invasion by American forces on the island. The second scenario involves pressuring Denmark with an offer to buy Greenland in exchange for significant investments in its economy and improving living conditions for the local population. The third approach consists of creating a free association agreement,
In Myrza-Ake, a tournament for kok-boru has begun. On January 7, a solemn ceremony was held to open the new racetrack and kick off the championship for kok-boru in Myrza-Ake. The event took place on the initiative of the president, who issued a decree "On the Spiritual and Moral Development and Physical Education of the Individual," as reported by the head of the village council, Ruslan Talantbek uulu.
According to the Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, the shallowing of Lake Issyk-Kul has a cyclical nature. One cycle lasts 330 years, and in the 1960s and 70s, the water level reached its peak, after which it began to decline. The head of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported this in an interview with AKIpress. The minister noted that this process is controllable, although some changes are observed.
In the Kyzylkogin district of the Atyrau region, an investigation has been launched into the disappearance of a family, which became known on December 25. A local resident reported to the police that her brother, along with his wife and two adult children, had not been in contact for over a month. As law enforcement officials found out, the family lived in the village of Zhangeldi. In November of last year, they left their home heading in an unknown direction, after which all contact was lost.
- From January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 3,300 tractors and semi-trailers from China, spending $55.7 million on this. This is a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 3,000 units were imported for a total of $28 million. In addition to China, Kyrgyzstan also imports tractors from other countries:
From January 6 to 7, a solemn Christmas service took place at the Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Bishkek. The liturgy was led by Bishop Savvaty, who is responsible for Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan.
Police officers conducted a preventive operation called "Arsenal" in the city of Sulukta, during which hunters registered with local authorities were checked, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. As a result of the inspection carried out by the department, administrative protocols were drawn up for three citizens for violating firearm storage regulations. In addition, during the explanatory work, 2 smoothbore firearms, 3
73-year-old Bukarbai Tyumenbaev revived the ensemble "Uchkyn". He was born in the village of Kara-Talaa in the Ton district.
Valery Berezovsky has once again taken the position of head coach of the football team 'Abdysh-Ata', located in the canton. Photo from the archive. Valery Berezovsky has once again headed the club 'Abdysh-Ata'
According to IQAir, as of 11:00 on January 7, 2026, the air quality level in Bishkek is 155 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy.
According to Fox News, protesters in Iran have seized the cities of Abdanan and Malekshahi.
The Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has initiated a criminal case regarding the embezzlement or misappropriation of entrusted property. According to information from the State Register of Judicial Acts, the investigator has approached the court with a request to change the preventive measure for the accused Nasyr [name changed Z.N.N.].
On January 6, a woman who identifies herself as either Alexandra or Sara was brought to a social shelter for the homeless in Kara-Balta, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This woman was transferred from the Sokuluk district to Kara-Balta because there are no similar institutions in the surrounding settlements.
In the Panfilov district of the Chui region, a girl was born in the first minutes of 2026, as reported by the district Center for General Medical Practice. According to updated information, the birth occurred at 00:10 on January 1, 2026.
The tourist-ecological police of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Issyk-Kul region received two modern motorboats. On January 7, an official event took place in the Tyup district dedicated to the launching of the new boats, as reported by the press service of the regional police.
The Venezuelan interim government has received a demand from the Trump administration to expel all suspected spies and agents of foreign intelligence services from China, Russia, Cuba, and Iran. This was reported by Axios, citing a source in the U.S. government. This demand does not apply to regular diplomats. President Trump also warned Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez that failure to comply with these conditions could lead to a second military intervention in the country.